Original work in all media is accepted but must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Center. Work is juried for entry, this is not like the members’ spring show.

Work must be submitted ready for installation - clean, undamaged and framed if meant to be framed. For wall-hung pieces, please attach a horizontal wire as the hanging mechanism as this permits us to attach the piece securely to the wall.

Hand deliver 1 to 2 pieces of art to the Center on Sunday, September 23 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) or Monday, September 24 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). No exceptions to dates and times. Unlike our spring members’ show when all work is exhibited, for this show a jury will review submitted work and choose pieces for the show. Artwork accepted for the show will then be judged for ribbons and cash awards.

Have a check ready for your nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for one piece and $18 for two pieces. If you need to become a member, you may include your membership fee in the same check ($35; $30 for people age 60 and over or full-time students). Make the check payable to: Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA).

Make sure you have the following information attached to the back of your piece: your name, title of work, medium, price if for sale, your email, your daytime phone if you do not have email.

Jurying will occur on Tuesday, September 25 and you will be notified by email if your work has been accepted or not by Thursday. Pick up of unselected work on Friday, September 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A free, public opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will be judged for awards and these will be given out at 7 p.m. at the reception.

The show will remain open for public viewing free of charge during normal operation hours:Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday10 a.m. to 8 p.m

SundayNoon to 5 p.m.

You must pick up your artwork after the show closes on Sunday, October 28 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Work not picked up on time is subject to a storage fee of $5 per day.

Original work in all media is accepted but must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Center. Artwork must be family-friendly (no nudity, violent images, adult language / content). Artwork must pose no hazard to patrons (ex. protruding rods etc.).

Artwork should be clean, undamaged and framed if meant to be framed. For wall-hung pieces, please attach a horizontal wire as the hanging mechanism as this permits us to attach the piece securely to the wall. Please be sure your name and title of the piece are on the back of each work.

Renting the Entire Facility

If a group rents the entire facility, or the facility is scheduled for adult activities only on a particular date, alcohol could also be served in the lobby.

There is a $50 additional charge applied to the rental costs to offset administrative expenses associated with this service.

There is also an additional hourly charge for a security officer, required at all events serving alcohol. The Hopkins Center for the Arts will designate and arrange this service from the time the distribution of alcohol begins until the end of the event. The renting organization / individual will directly pay the Arts Center at the hourly rate of $25 per hour, minimum four hours, per security officer. The Hopkins Center for the Arts reserves the right to determine the number and placement of security personnel.

A damage deposit of $200 is required at the time of application for all events at which alcohol is served. If there are no damages you may collect your damage deposit the next business day following your event.

If you are not having a cash bar or charging admission to your event you can select a caterer of your choice, as long as they can provide a copy of their license and liability insurance. If the renting organization / individual would like to have a cash bar to serve alcohol, or to charge admission to an event, the renting organization / individual is required to hire the services of one of the Arts Center approved caterers. This caterer must provide both the food and alcohol. Please request this list if you will be serving alcohol at a cash bar.

No, the catering kitchen is intended for catering purposes only. This area is not intended to be used for cooking of any food products. Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

Food and beverages must be kept in the rented room or space. Food and beverages are not allowed in the theater or dance studio. All requests to use the lobby for catering must be approved in writing. The Hopkins Center for the Arts reserves the right to coordinate and determine the number and placement of catering stations in the lobby or other common use areas. Requests to use the lobby for catering stations must be made in writing 30 days prior to the event.

A food and beverage fee of $50 is applied when there is a catered meal in the Jaycees Studio or the Albert Pike Lodge Number 237 Community Room. Use of the kitchen is included in this price.

Renting Organizations / Individuals that wish to bring bagged or boxed lunches or commercially prepared trays do not have a fee. If the Renting Organization / Individual would like to use the kitchen when serving boxed or bagged lunches or commercially prepared trays they may rent the kitchen for a fee.

The fee for concession carts in the lobby or other common use areas is $15 per 2-hour period. This fee applies to all users without regard to if the station is for sale, service, or demonstration.

Contact Us

All decorations must be approved in writing two weeks in advance of any function.

The following items are not allowed:

Candles that are not enclosed

Confetti and / or glitter

Nails or screws

No electrical circuits may be altered

No fog machines

No helium balloons

All decorations must be up without defacing the building. All decorations must meet fire code regulations. Candles must be enclosed in glass. Nothing may be attached to the Theater stage without written permission from the Facility Director, Scheduling Coordinator or Technical Services Director.

Sales personnel for advanced ticket sales and time of show (minimum 2 hours)

Tickets including printing and stock

Box office hours are as follows:Tuesday through SaturdayNoon to 6 p.m.

Theater Rental

Theater rental require a technical services staff person at a rate of $35 per hour. Renting organizations that need sound or light equipment in the Jaycees Studio beyond house lights must pay a $35 per hour fee. After your application is approved, you can arrange your technical service by calling Gretchen Katt, Technical Director at CPT Services at 952-979-1130.

For More Information

There are no storage facilities available at the Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA). Plan to deliver your items at the beginning of the reserved time, and clear everything at the end of the event. Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space request. Full payment must be received two weeks before the event. Cancellation prior to two weeks before the event will result in a refund of any monies paid, less the 25% deposit. Cancellation two weeks or less before the event will not result in a refund. Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

Guests are welcome to use the unattended coat room at your own risk. If you would prefer to have an attendant, it can be arranged for an additional charge. Portable coat racks are also available. Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

Original work in all media is accepted but must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Center. Work is not juried for entry.

Work must be submitted ready for installation - clean, undamaged and framed if meant to be framed. For wall-hung pieces, please attach a horizontal wire as the hanging mechanism as this permits us to attach the piece securely to the wall.

Hand deliver 1 to 2 pieces of art to the Center on Sunday, May 12 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) or Monday, May 13 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). No exceptions to dates and times.

Have a check ready for your nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for one piece and $18 for two pieces. If you need to become a member, you may include your membership fee in the same check ($35; $30 for people age 60 and over or full-time students). Make the check payable to: Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA).

Make sure you have the following information attached to the back of your piece: your name, title of work, medium, price if for sale, your e-mail, your daytime phone if you do not have e-mail.